Best Chinese (Counter Seats) in Japan

1Kyoto Wagyu Ryouri Isseki Sanchou

Umekoji Kyotonishi Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Chinese

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Gyoza Club Rock Lee

Temma Sta. / Chinese, Dumpling, Chinese hot pot

All-you-can-eat Gyoza for just JPY 888! (Weekdays and weekends during lunch only) Don't miss our famous Spicy Mapo Tofu!

3.35

124

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

3Shaolongbao Tsutsumi Shinichi Tsutsumi Shinichi

Kyoto Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chinese, Dumpling

A Michelin-listed restaurant from Tokyo opens its first branch in Kyoto! Introducing freshly steamed Xiao Long Bao served at table seats!

3.47

361

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Gold winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Gold winner

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

4Ninshu Rou

Kitaoji Sta. / Chinese

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese WEST "Tabelog 100" 2024

5Hirosawa

Karasuma Sta. / Chinese

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

6Hakata Ramen Shin-Shin Hakata Deitosu Ten

Hakata Sta. / Ramen, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chinese

【1-minute walk from Hakata Station】 A heartfelt bowl born from street stalls! Enjoy our beloved "traditional Tonkotsu Ramen" at an affordable price. If you're in Hakata, be sure to visit "ShinShin"! We look forward to welcoming you!

  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area

7Shibuya Gyoza

Shibuya Sta. / Dumpling, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chinese

If you're looking to enjoy gyoza and Chinese cuisine in Shibuya Center Street, this is the place! Popular for its 2-hour all-you-can-drink option at JPY 2,000. Great for groups!

3.40

283

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

8Chuka Menten Kiraku

Shinsen Sta. / Ramen, Dumpling, Chinese
  • - JPY 999
  • - JPY 999
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  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

9Ramen Miyako Gionhonten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Ramen, Chinese, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Authentic Kyoto Gion White Soup

3.42

338

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • - JPY 999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

Selected for Tabelog Chinese EAST "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese EAST "Tabelog 100" 2024

10Ichirin Hanare

Kamakura Sta. / Sichuan, Chinese

The detached space of "Tokyo Chinese Ichirin" from Tsukiji has opened in a traditional Japanese house in Kamakura.

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

11Ginza Kazen

Ginza Sta. / Chinese, Dim sum & Yum cha, Seafood

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

12Koho

Roppongi Sta. / Chinese

Awarded the Tabelog Bronze Award for 5 consecutive years

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability

13Kaitei Rou Hinabe Akihabara Ten

Akihabara Sta. / Chinese hot pot, Chinese, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

Just a 1-minute walk from Akihabara Station! Experience authentic hot pot from China's largest hot pot chain, complete with entertaining performances!

3.47

326

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14Hakata Sushi Momonoki

Hakata Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Chinese

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

15series

Roppongi Itchome Sta. / Chinese, Dim sum & Yum cha

Reservations for January are now open. Please note that weekday-only courses will be unavailable in December.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

16Chuka Soba Roku

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Ramen, Chinese
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Chinese TOKYO "Tabelog 100" 2024

17Tosenkaku Tokyo

Roppongi Sta. / Chinese, Dim sum & Yum cha

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

18Gyoza Senmonten Fujiiya

Suidobashi Sta. / Dumpling, Chinese, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.49

709

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • - JPY 999
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19YAKITORI SAGOEMON

Seibu Shinjuku Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chinese

3.47

563

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

20KOBAYASHI

Roppongi Itchome Sta. / Chinese, Innovative

A new "discovery" with every dish!

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
Online reservationCheck availability